The 26-year old backup won his only start last season, saving 44 of 45 shots in a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. Prior to that, Khudobin was 4-1-0 in his short NHL career, with a sparkling 1.40 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage.

Another note on tonight's game, D Adam McQuaid will be out of the lineup due to personal reasons. Expect Aaron Johnson to fill in like he has been, although with him being a left-handed shot and McQuaid being a right, Claude will not be able to do his usual left-right handed shot pairs.